The consecration of the opening of a new Center for Aid and Empowerment of Adolescents was performed by the Metropolitan of Veriatranslated

On the afternoon of Friday, July 3rd, the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Veroia, Naoussa and Campania, Mr. Panteleimon, performed, next to the Old Metropolis of Veroia, the consecration of the opening of the new Center of the Organization "Initiative for Children", whose purpose is to strengthen and support teenagers.

His Holiness then delivered a greeting.

The ceremony was attended by the Minister of Justice, Mr. Georgios Floridis, as well as the local authorities.

The Metropolitan of Panteleimon praised the long-term contribution of the "Children's Initiative" to the local community and underlined the importance of the new structure for the psychosocial support of teenagers. He referred to the difficulties and dangers that many young people face today, emphasizing the need for timely help, guidance and the essential presence of special people by their side. At the same time, he expressed the hope that the new Center will be an open embrace for every teenager who needs support.

### Greeting Your Excellency

It is with great pleasure that we all participate today in the opening of a new Center of the Organization "Initiative for Children", which has been active for almost twenty years in our city and has...